Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc
LR09 BAZMOT history
LR09 BAZ is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 179,351 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 179,351 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,804 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR09 BAZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR09 BAZ was last recorded at 179,351 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 179,311 miles · 28 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 40 miles
- Average per year
- 10,804 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,351 miles
- 2025 – 179,311 miles
- 2024 – 169,736 miles
- 2023 – 160,546 miles
- 2022 – 149,275 miles
- 2021 – 137,203 miles
- 2020 – 124,798 miles
- 2019 – 107,560 miles
- 2018 – 91,250 miles
- 2017 – 74,653 miles
- 2016 – 59,656 miles
- 2015 – 55,462 miles
- 2014 – 48,773 miles
- 2013 – 41,163 miles
- 2012 – 33,023 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,351 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,351 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 179,351 miles
- Test number
- 161710477370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail179,311 miles (+9,575)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,311 miles
- Test number
- 517200405297
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass169,736 miles (+9,190)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 169,736 miles
- Test number
- 944843985608
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass160,546 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 160,546 miles
- Test number
- 976629906563
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail160,540 miles (+11,265)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,540 miles
- Test number
- 371623146304
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass149,275 miles (+12,072)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 149,275 miles
- Test number
- 212172506143
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Brake Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass137,203 miles (+12,405)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 137,203 miles
- Test number
- 548044927881
- MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFoot brake pedal slightly spongy
- AdvisoryHand brake travel hi
Pass124,798 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 124,798 miles
- Test number
- 624799287996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,794 miles (+17,234)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,794 miles
- Test number
- 952705944667
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass107,560 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 107,560 miles
- Test number
- 818419304488
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail107,558 miles (+16,308)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,558 miles
- Test number
- 553042575170
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass91,250 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2019
- Odometer
- 91,250 miles
- Test number
- 535502590798
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail91,250 miles (+16,597)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,250 miles
- Test number
- 893645932320
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass74,653 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2018
- Odometer
- 74,653 miles
- Test number
- 567306300617
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail74,650 miles (+14,994)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,650 miles
- Test number
- 347296972654
- FailureNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush bolt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass59,656 miles (+4,194)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 59,656 miles
- Test number
- 987072706019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil Leak
Pass55,462 miles (+6,689)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 55,462 miles
- Test number
- 859811365130
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass48,773 miles (+7,610)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 48,773 miles
- Test number
- 919248974159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,163 miles (+8,140)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 41,163 miles
- Test number
- 878215473135
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryParking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Note1 bulb not working in rear no.plate lamp
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteRear high level stop light not working or not connected
Pass33,023 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 33,023 miles
- Test number
- 298349472125
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Questions about LR09 BAZ
- Does LR09 BAZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 BAZ is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR09 BAZ?
- The MOT on LR09 BAZ is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR09 BAZ done?
- LR09 BAZ was recorded at 179,351 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 10,804 miles a year.
- Has LR09 BAZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR09 BAZ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR09 BAZ ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LR09 BAZ find?
- LR09 BAZ passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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